Families & Communities Rising will be hosting their annual Family Fun Day event on Friday, May 10th, from 1-4:00 PM. Their goal is to provide meaningful and intentional resources to build and strengthen the community and foster unity. The event will include fun activities and access to community resources.
Agent Demetria Cox-Thomas from Mecklenburg county is hosting a Versatile Pantry group session on May 11. The curriculum teaches participants to identify the benefits of stocking a few staples, learn strategies for creating a stocked pantry, discuss the versatile ways for pantry storage, recognize ways to organize and keep track of food in the pantry,[…] Read More
More In My Basket staff is hosting a MIMB At the Market group session on May 17 at the Durham Center for Senior Life. The curriculum teaches participants to what farmers’ markets are, the benefit of shopping at farmers’ markets, how to use EBT at the market, and acceptable purchases with EBT. Contact Niya Carrington[…] Read More
Durham County is hosting a World Hunger Day event on June 2. There will be food trucks, youth activities, entertainment, and more!
Meet with a variety of healthcare and wellness providers to learn about resources and services available to seniors on topics such as hearing impairment, Parkinson's, dementia care, medication management, weight loss, food insecurity, and more.
Join FCS Agent Demetria Cox at the Uptown Farmers' Market (300 S Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28202) every third Saturday of the month to learn more about shopping with SNAP benefits and try a seasonal dish. Learn more about the Uptown Farmers' Market and SNAP here. Mecklenburg County Extension Office - Farmers Market Resources
This event is being hosted for children in the 6th - 10th grades and their families. This Summer Academy Program orientation will carve out time for families to check out information about the program as well as additional community resources including More In My Basket.
Agent Demetria Cox-Thomas from Mecklenburg county is hosting a Developing A Household Food Budget group session on June 22. In the curriculum, participants will learn strategies for tracking expenses and practice developing a budget. Participants will develop a food budget using the Thrifty Food Plan.
Come and celebrate Durham’s refugee and immigrant communities at Durham Refugee Day 2024! Durham Refugee Day is a community-wide event that celebrates the contributions and cultures of our refugee and immigrant neighbors and provides an opportunity to stand in solidarity with these communities. This is a FREE family-friendly event with live music, community education booths,[…] Read More
MIMB staff are hosting a Versatile Pantry group session on July 19 at the Durham Center for Senior Life. The curriculum teaches participants to identify the benefits of stocking a few staples, learn strategies for creating a stocked pantry, discuss the versatile ways for pantry storage, recognize ways to organize and keep track of food[…] Read More
